Curve Lake First Nation approaches Band Council Resolution
By Kirk Titmuss CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION—Curve Lake First Nation, just north of Peterborough, moved closer to signing a Band Council Resolution January 24, which...
Waabogonee EarlyON opens its doors in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC) launched the Waabogonee EarlyON Child and Family Centre with a flower planting activity to...
Sault College hosts annual Pow Wow – an exciting weekend of culture and expression
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (January 31, 2019) – “Love and Unity” will fill the air on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at Sault...
Tanya Talaga delivers keynote presentation stressing Indigenous health issues on global-scale
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Award-winning journalist Tanya Talaga stressed the common health issues affecting Indigenous people around the world during her Jan. 22 keynote presentation...
Anishinabek Nation planning for the future
By Kirk Titmuss TORONTO—The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Committee on Governance met in Toronto on January 9, and received a progress report on the Long-Term Strategic...
Tremendous attendance continues at 4th annual Anishinabek Health Conference
By Lynne Brown SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—For three days in January, a very special conference, now in its fourth year, takes place to honour, reflect...
Fleury advocates for self-compassion, pride in communities
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Theo Fleury doesn’t know exactly how he could play hockey at the highest levels – while rarely sleeping and...
Mental illness lives with me
By Sheila Marasco Mental illness lives with me. It is here to stay. It lives in my heart that walks outside of my body. It...
Wenjack and Downie legacy lives on through the Secret Path Curriculum Resource at Trent University
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH—The Secret Path Curriculum Resource, based on the late Gord Downie’s Secret Path graphic novel about the story of Chanie Wenjack, was...
A Miner’s Prayer, top new album from Matt James
By Brian Wright-McLeod SUDBURY—The sublime upbeat country ballads of Matt James (Naveau) rise from a love of family, land and culture. From Mattagami First Nation...
Aamjiwnaang athlete starring with National Lacrosse League’s Rochester Knighthawks
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Kyle Jackson is fulfilling his childhood dream. Jackson, a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario, is...
Book Review: Onigamissing: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year
Reviewed by Karl Hele Onigamissing is an insightful sharing of Anishinaabeg wisdom and teaching through the stories of Elder and academic Linda LeGrande Grover. This...
Fort William First Nation speaks about community efforts to revitalize Anishinaabemowin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William Chief Peter Collins called for more Indigenous language teachings during Lakehead University’s Jan. 15 opening ceremony of its year-long...
Batchewana First Nation Leadership disappointed with Ontario’s Appeal
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON (January 22, 2019)– Today, Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) received word that the Ontario Government served their Notice...
Thunder Bay Police Service Board apology yields mixed feelings
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Northern Superior Region leaders expressed concerns about “an empty apology” and called for progress on dealing with systemic racism at the...